Never Shout Never - Bigcitydreams Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele Am chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram
[Opening]
[C]You say we’re both little people and you like it that way
[Am]But in time I’m gunna put this body to shame (and grow old)
[F]Where a suit like my old man, [G]pack up all my things and get my tail out of town
[chorus]
We’ve got it [C]good, whether you like this town or [Am]not
I know it’s small but with a big head, it’s bound to get [F]hot
In the summer, but the summer is a bummer, if [G]you can’t leave
This pathetic excuse for a [Am]town, [Am]that holds all your memories
A [C]lifetime of crushes and your broken dreams, [F]to be anywhere but here
[G]But baby anywhere is away from me
[chorus]
[C]If you got it all [Am]figured out, then what is there to [F]shout about
This [G]midwest town is gunna miss you, [C]just go ahead and [Am]work it out
But first come on and [F]let it out, [G]scream it shout tell everybody that your gunna leave
[section 2]
[C]In about one year you’ll have it all figured out, [Am]these big city dream are what you’re about
[F]Walking like strangers among these states, [G]only time will tell how long I can wait
[chorus]
We’ve got it [C]good, whether you like this town or [Am]not
I know it’s small but with a big head, it’s bound to get [F]hot
In the summer, but the summer is a bummer, if [G]you can’t leave
This pathetic excuse for a [Am]town, [Am]that holds all your memories
A [C]lifetime of crushes and your broken dreams, [F]to be anywhere but here
[G]But baby anywhere is away from me
[chorus]
[C]If you got it all [Am]figured out, then what is there to [F]shout about
This [G]midwest town is gunna miss you, [C]just go ahead and [Am]work it out
But first come on and [F]let it out, [G]scream it shout tell everybody that your gunna leave
[Closing]
[Am]Me again oh so [F]casually, did you take the [C]hit for me or the [G]home team
[C]If you got it all [Am]figured out, then what is there to [F]shout about
This mid[G]west town is gunna miss you
How to play Bigcitydreams on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Never Shout Never - Bigcitydreams on ukulele requires 4 chords and 6 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Bigcitydreams uses these transitions most often: F → G (11), Am → F (10), and C → Am (9). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - Am chord transition.
1. C → Am chord transition
To move from C to Am;
- While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
- Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
2. Am → F chord transition
To move from Am to F;
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
3. F → G chord transition
To move from F to G;
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 3.
4. G → C chord transition
To move from G to C;
- While playing G, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
5. G → Am chord transition
To move from G to Am;
- While playing G, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
6. C → F chord transition
To move from C to F;
- While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
- Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
Bigcitydreams chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Bigcitydreams.
- Bigcitydreams includes 47 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- Bigcitydreams contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Bigcitydreams connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After Am, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).
- Am → F: 26%
- Am → C: 16%
After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).- C → G: 35%
- C → F: 16%